Wednesday 30 May 2012

Asha Bhosle to pass judgement on Indian Idol 6

By Hindustan Times

Singing legend Asha Bhosle is ready to sign up for Anu Malek, Sunidhi Chauhan and Salim Merchant because the fourth judge at the sixth season of popular singing reality show Indian Idol.

"The the first thing I CAN ever search for in any contestant is their sur. My concentration is going to be on sur
because it's the most significant a part of singing. I DO NOT like singers, who're not been trained properly," Bhosle told reporters here on Tuesday.

"It is essential for singers to have a classical training because it helps them to sing the fitting notes. If the basis of a building is strong, it stands tall forever, similarly, classical training sets the bottom for good singing," she added.

Bhosle, who's known for legendary songs like Ek Pardesi, Piya Tu Ab To Aaja and Yeh Mera Dil, has earlier been part of several reality shows but as a star judge, while Indian Idol 6 will see her taking her a full-fledged role as a judge of the show.

It was earlier reported that music maestro AR Rahman was also approached for the show but things didn't determine. Indian Idol 6 is ready to head on air on June 1 on Sony channel.